Edison Eagle Scout's project benefits animal shelter

EDISON — Brian Bueno, a member of Boy Scout Troop 66, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts' highest honor.

To achieve the Eagle rank, a Scout must be active in his troop, assume a position of leadership, earn a minimum of 21 merit badges and complete a service project that benefits his community.

At the request of his uncle, Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac, Brian put up a flagpole and created a garden with benches for the Woodbridge Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center in Sewaren for his Eagle project.

"I'm really glad that I could lead a project that added one of the most important symbols of patriotism, the American flag, to the community," said Brian.

Brian was honored for his achievement at a Troop Court of Honor held June 12. He will be a senior this fall at St. Joseph's High School in Metuchen.

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